The Tuckwell Scholarship ANU Program is like no other undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. Every year, they offer 25 talented school leavers the opportunity to fulfill their potential by actively participating in the very best that ANU has to offer.
What is the Tuckwell Scholarship?
They offer talented and motivated students the opportunity to realize their potential by providing financial support, personal enrichment, and development opportunities.
Most importantly, Scholars can connect with and learn from one another within our home on campus, Scholars House. Scholars are selected on the basis of intellect, character, leadership, and their commitment to Australia.
Eligibility Criteria – commencing at ANU in 2024
To apply for a Tuckwell Scholarship for study at ANU commencing in 2024, applicants must:
- be eligible to apply to study at ANU in 2024 via the ANU Direct Application system.
- commence and complete Year 12 full-time in 2023, at a school located in Australia.
- be 17, 18, or 19 years old on 19 February 2024 (born on or between 20 February 2004 and 19 February 2007), being the commencement of Semester 1, 2024.
- be an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or the holder of an Australian humanitarian visa, and be in possession of the relevant Birth Certificate, Citizenship Certificate, or Visa by 22 May 2023, is the closing date for Stage 2 applications this year.
- be predicted by their school to achieve an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 95 or higher. Applicants who are eligible for consideration under the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) may apply for a Tuckwell Scholarship if they are predicted by their school to achieve an ATAR of 90 or higher.
- have undertaken:
- at least one high school English course/unit in at least one semester during Year 11 or Year 12; and
- at least one high school Maths course/unit in at least one semester during Year 11 or Year 12.
Applying in 2023 to commence at ANU in 2024
Before commencing an application, you should:
- Review the Conditions of Award;
- Read the Tuckwell Scholarship Application Guide;
- Discuss your interest, suitability and eligibility for the Scholarship with a teacher, principal, Head of Year or careers counsellor.
To apply to commence study at ANU on a Tuckwell Scholarship in 2024, you must:
- Complete and submit the ANU Direct Application as soon as possible and before 3 April 2023 AND
- Complete and submit the Tuckwell Scholarship Stage 1 Application Form as soon as possible and before 12 April 2023.
The ANU Direct Application will ask if you wish to apply for a Tuckwell Scholarship to which you must answer “yes” if you wish to apply.
Within two business days of you submitting your ANU Direct Application, you will be invited to the Tuckwell Scholarship Stage 1 Application Form via email. The sooner you submit your ANU Direct Application, the sooner you can access the Tuckwell Scholarship Stage 1 Application Form.
There are three stages to the Tuckwell application:
Stage 1 – opens on 1 March 2023 and closes on 12 April 2023
Stage 1 asks you for personal details and information on your academic and extra-curricular activities. If, after submission, you are longlisted in Stage 1, we will seek further information from your Head of Year or equivalent.
Your Head of Year or equivalent will only need to supply this information if contacted by the program. This information will be taken into account to determine the 150 candidates who will progress to Stage 2.
Stage 2 – opens 15 May 2023 and closes 26 May 2023
Stage 2 asks longer questions that give the Selection Panel insight into who you are in addition to your achievements.
It also includes a reference from your Principal. Your principal will be contacted by the program and will need to supply their reference by the due date in May. This information will be taken into account to determine the 50 candidates who will progress to Stage 3.
Stage 3 – held 7-9 July 2023
Traditionally, Stage 3 is an in-person interview at ANU. Precise details will be sent to shortlisted candidates in mid-June.
In the interview, the Selection Panel will get to know you, including how you best demonstrate the Tuckwell attributes and your connection and commitment to Australia.
The final selection of candidates is based on individual fit but also a selection of a balanced and diverse cohort of students. This information will be taken into account to determine the 25 Tuckwell Scholars for 2024.
